Category: Entertainment

Actor Vicky Kaushal showed his kindness at the launch event for his new movie, Chhaava, by helping his co-star Rashmika Mandanna, who was limping due to a leg injury. The trailer was released on Wednesday in Mumbai, and even with her injury, Rashmika arrived to support the film.

At the event, Rashmika wore a beautiful red Anarkali dress but had difficulty walking. As soon as Vicky saw she was struggling, he quickly went over to help her. Videos from the event show him giving Rashmika his hand to help her get on stage, and later, he made sure she was seated comfortably before finding his own seat.

About Rashmika’s Injury

Rashmika hurt her leg while working out at the gym earlier this month. Even with her injury, she is dedicated to her work. She shared updates on social media, posting pictures of herself sitting with her injured foot up and joked about needing to “hop” around for a while. She said, “Happy New Year to me, I guess! Injured myself in my gym. Now I’ll be hopping back to work for my films Thama, Sikandar, and Kubera! Sorry for the delay… I’ll be back soon!”

About the Movie Chhaava

Chhaava is a historical drama directed by Laxman Utekar. In the film, Vicky plays Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, while Rashmika takes on the role of Maharani Yesubai, and Akshaye Khanna will play Aurangzeb. The movie tells the inspiring story of a strong warrior whose rule began in 1681. It’s based on a Marathi novel called Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. Fans can look forward to seeing the film in theaters on February 14, 2025

New York — Exciting news! George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Mike Love from The Beach Boys, and Tony Macaulay are the newest members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame for 2025. This group represents a fun mix of music styles like funk, rock, R&B, and country.

George Clinton is a superstar of funk music. His bands, Parliament and Funkadelic, created hit songs that inspired many famous artists like Kendrick Lamar and OutKast. He was already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

The Doobie Brothers, including Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, and Patrick Simmons, are loved for their catchy rock songs like “What A Fool Believes” and “Black Water.” They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.

Ashley Gorley is a big name in country music with 80 number one songs. He recently worked on the fun song “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen.

Mike Love from The Beach Boys, along with his bandmate Brian Wilson, is now in the Hall of Fame too. Brian Wilson was inducted in 2000.

Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins is a famous producer known for making many popular R&B and pop hits. Tony Macaulay is also joining; he wrote popular songs like “Build Me Up Buttercup.”

The induction ceremony will happen on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Nile Rodgers, the chairman of the Hall of Fame, said, “Songwriters create the great songs that make music possible. Without them, there’s no music industry.”

Last year’s inductees included Steely Dan, R.E.M., Timbaland, Hillary Lindsey, and Dean Pitchford. At last year’s ceremony, R.E.M. surprised everyone by performing their hit song, “Losing My Religion.”

The Songwriters Hall of Fame started in 1969 to honor great songwriters. You can be inducted 20 years after your first song is released.

Divyanka Tripathi is a well-known actor who has been in the TV industry for over 20 years. Recently, she shared that her first acting experience was really tough and made her feel depressed. She called it “the traumatic show of my life.”

In an interview with Hindi Rush, Divyanka reflected on her early days. She said, “My first show was very hard for me. Back then, I didn’t even know what depression was.” She believes that people today understand depression better, thanks to social media. Divyanka mentioned, “They say ignorance is bliss. Maybe because I didn’t know I was feeling depressed, I didn’t take it seriously for a while. But I did go through a tough time, and I would cry when certain names came up in conversations with my friends.”

Divyanka emphasized how talking about your feelings can help. She advised that it’s important to have a good therapist or a friend who can listen and support you.

How Divyanka Made Her Mark
Divyanka started her career in 2004 by joining India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj, where she reached the top 8 contestants from the Bhopal region. She gained fame for her role as Vidya in Banoo Main Teri Dulhann in 2006. Later, in 2013, she became even more popular as Dr. Ishita Iyer Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. In 2017, she won the dance show Nach Baliye 8 and was also the runner-up in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.

Most recently, Divyanka appeared in a show called The Magic Of Shiri. The story, set in 1996 Delhi, is about a woman with money problems who decides to become a stage magician. It shows the challenges she faces along the way. The show features a talented cast, including Jaaved Jafferi and Namit Das, and is available on JioCinema Premium.

The trailer for the highly awaited film “Chhaava,” starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, is finally here! This film takes us to an important time in Indian history, focusing on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. In the trailer, we see Vicky playing this brave king, fighting fiercely to protect his land.

The trailer is intense and shows lots of action. We get glimpses of Sambhaji Maharaj’s exciting life, including his battles and even his marriage. The story follows Sambhaji as he faces his enemy, Aurangzeb, who is determined to defeat him. Set during the tough fights between the Marathas and the Mughals, this movie promises thrilling moments.

We see heart-pounding action scenes where Vicky fights bravely against many soldiers. One of the most exciting parts shows him battling a lion!

About the Film
“Chhaava” is directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan through Niftystat. The film features Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. It’s based on the Marathi book “Chhava” by Shivaji Sawant and tells the inspiring story of a brave warrior whose coronation in 1681 began his incredible reign. Get ready to see “Chhaava” in theaters on February 14, 2025!

Actor Nivin Pauly shared his recent tough times at the Gokulam Night event in Nilambur, Kerala. He thanked everyone who supported him during these difficult days.

Nivin talked about some legal problems he faced, including serious allegations but chose not to go into too much detail. He mentioned, “Everyone knows about the issues I’ve been through. After that, I stayed away from public events. Gopalan chettan is like an older brother and a guide to me. That’s why I hurried back when he invited me here.”

The actor expressed his gratitude, saying, “During my tough times, many people stood by me. I didn’t get a chance to thank you all, and this stage is for that. I promise to return with good movies this year, and I hope for your continued love and support.”

In September 2024, a 40-year-old woman accused Nivin and five others of assaulting her in Dubai. However, a special police team later found no evidence against him and cleared his name. Nivin had previously denied the charges and expressed deep thanks to his supporters after being released from suspicion.

Looking ahead, Nivin is excited to work with Gopalan again on a new film after their previous collaboration in 2018’s Kayamkulam Kochunni. He will also appear in projects like Dear Students, Shekhara Varma Rajavu, a sequel to Action Hero Biju, and a Tamil film called Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai. Additionally, he will make his OTT debut in the Disney+ Hotstar web series Pharma.

New Delhi – Konkona Sensharma, the talented actor, recently shared that she can hardly believe that her first Hindi movie, “Page 3,” was released 20 years ago! In this film, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, Konkona played Madhavi Sharma, a journalist who moves to Mumbai in search of a job. The movie became both a hit and a favorite among many.

In “Page 3,” Madhavi goes to fancy parties and learns about the hidden struggles celebrities face. Konkona posted many pictures from the film’s shoot, reminiscing about that time. “I can’t believe ‘PAGE 3’ came out 20 years ago! I was so young and free back then. I’m so thankful for that experience,” she wrote.

She thanked director Madhur Bhandarkar and her co-stars, Sandhya Mridul and Tara Sharma, for their support. Madhur also expressed his feelings on social media, saying he feels nostalgic about the movie that connected with audiences from all kinds of backgrounds. He said, “We didn’t have a huge budget or famous stars, but we had a passion for good stories.”

The movie was produced by Bobby Pushkarna and Kavita Pushkarna, and featured other actors like Kunika, Atul Kulkarni, Boman Irani, and Bikram Saluja. Konkona mentioned how great films like “Page 3” can stay in people’s hearts forever, no matter how big or small the actors may be.

Pushpa 2: The Rule has broken many records since it came out on December 5, 2024. However, its earnings are slowing down. On Monday, it made just over ₹60 lakh, which is its lowest daily collection yet.

In its first week, the film earned ₹725.8 crore. In the second week, it made ₹264.8 crore, followed by ₹129.5 crore in the third week. By the end of the fourth week, it earned ₹69.65 crore. The numbers continued to drop with ₹25.25 crore in week five, and ₹9.7 crore in week six.

Now, after 47 days, the total earnings in India have reached ₹1228.90 crore across all languages. Recent daily earnings include ₹95 lakh on day 44, ₹1.1 crore on day 45, and ₹1.5 crore on day 46. On day 47, it is estimated to have collected ₹65 lakh.

The film stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil and is directed by Sukumar. Additionally, “Pushpa 2” has become the second highest-grossing Indian movie ever, surpassing “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.”

However, not everything has been smooth. A sad event occurred just before the film’s release on December 4, 2024. During a promotional event at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, a huge crowd gathered, leading to a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a woman named Revathi and left her child, Sri Teja, in serious condition.

Allu Arjun was briefly arrested but later released on bail. In January, he visited Sri Teja in the hospital and offered financial help to Revathi’s family. His father, film producer Allu Aravind, also donated ₹2 crore to support them.

Sajith Sivanandan, who used to lead Disney+ Hotstar, has been named the President of Jio Mobile Digital Services at Jio Platforms. His main job will be to create smart online services for Jio Mobile. These services will use artificial intelligence (AI) to make things better and easier for users.

Sivanandan was in charge of Disney+ Hotstar from October 2022 until December 2024. He helped the platform grow and stay popular in India’s streaming world. He left the company in October 2024 after Disney combined Star India with Reliance Industries’ Viacom18.

Before joining Disney, he worked at companies like Google, Star TV, The Gallup Organization, and Affle UK. In total, he spent 15 years at Google, where he held important jobs in India and Asia Pacific. From October 2018 to September 2022, he was the Managing Director and Business Head for Google Pay, working to develop services for new users.

Saif Ali Khan, a famous actor, was attacked in his apartment on January 16 during a robbery. The attacker, who hid in the garden of the building for two hours after stabbing him, has been arrested.

The police say that the suspect, a 30-year-old man named Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (who also used the name Vijay Das), first pretended to be from Kolkata. However, police found out he is actually from Bangladesh. They discovered his true identity when he asked his brother in Bangladesh to send over his school certificate, which proved he was lying.

After the attack, Saif was hurt badly and had to undergo a five-hour surgery. But doctors say he is recovering well now.

Fakir was caught in Thane, three days after the stabbing. He tried to mislead the police, saying he was from Kolkata and didn’t have any proof to support his story. The police are now planning to recreate the crime scene with Fakir to understand what happened better.

Before their big concert in Mumbai, Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, and his girlfriend, actress Dakota Johnson, went out for a special date in the city. Many fans spotted them walking together, and videos and photos of the couple quickly spread on social media.

In one fun video, Chris and Dakota were seen holding hands and looking for their car. They walked back and forth a little and even stopped to greet some fans nearby. When their car finally arrived, Chris made sure Dakota was comfortable as she got in, showing how sweet he is to her.

For their outing, Dakota wore a pretty long dress with sneakers and dark sunglasses. Chris went casual in a blue T-shirt, black pants, and a cap.

Chris and Dakota have been seen together a lot lately, visiting famous places like the Babulnath Temple and Siddhivinayak Temple. Their outings come just a few months after rumors circulated that they had broken up, but they have been together since 2017.

Coldplay is in India as part of their “Music of the Spheres World Tour.” They have another concert at DY Patil Stadium on Tuesday night, and they will also perform in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26. The band includes Chris, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey. Coldplay last performed in India back in 2016 at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai.